Inaugural Dvorak Lecture in Spine: The Evolution of Spine Trauma Care—Honouring Dr. Marcel Dvorak
UBC Orthopaedics recently co-hosted a very special combined Grand Rounds with the Departments of Surgery and Anesthesia titled, “The Evolution of Spine Trauma Care Shepherded by Marcel Dvorak,” celebrating the extraordinary legacy of Dr. Marcel Dvorak—an internationally respected spine surgeon, visionary leader, and beloved educator.
UBC Whistler Orthopaedic Summit 2026 | January 29–31, 2026
SAVE THE DATE! We are pleased to announce that the 2026 UBC Whistler Orthopaedic Summit, combining three popular conferences—Arthroscopy, Adult Trauma Course, and Canadian Paediatric Orthopaedic Trauma Course (CPOT)—will be held January 29–31, 2026 at the Westin Resort & Spa in beautiful Whistler, British Columbia. Pre-register today to receive a direct link to registration when it opens.
Orthopaedic Update & BCOA Annual Meeting 2025: Leadership and Innovation
Our annual Orthopaedic Update and BCOA Annual Meeting began with Research Day presentations by our trainees, followed by Ortho Update, a two-day accredited CPD/CME orthopaedics conference, in collaboration with the BC Orthopaedic Association. We closed the meeting with a spectacular Graduation & Awards Gala to recognize and celebrate our 2025 graduating trainees and outstanding teachers.
Congratulations to our 2025 Orthopaedic Research Day Award Winners
The UBC Department of Orthopaedics recognized the incredible research by our trainees at our annual Orthopaedic Research Day event on May 7.
Congratulations to our Research Day 2025 Winners: Yousif Murad, Nicole Krysa, Vishvas Shetty, Amardeep Singh Sekhon, Shahriar Shalileh and Jackson Robinson.
Orthopaedic Update & BCOA Annual Meeting 2025
REGISTER TODAY! In 2025, we will celebrate 40 years of leadership in the Department of Orthopaedics with the theme of Leadership and Innovation. Come together for this two-day conference with orthopaedic specialists from across British Columbia and beyond as we explore the latest research and advancements in clinical practice. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect and learn!